Following reports of increased
shelling and artillery fire in Western Libya over the past weeks, various areas
of Abusliem municipality were directly affected by multiple airstrikes on 06-07
April 2020. According to field observers, at least 745 families (approximately
3,725 individuals) were forced to displace from conflict affected areas of
Abusliem municipality, and from the neighborhoods of Salah Eddin and Al Hadba
due to the deteriorating security situation.

DISPLACEMENT
LOCATIONS

Reportedly, these internally
displaced moved to safer areas within Abusliem municipality and adjacent Hai Al
Andalus (1,250 new IDPs), as well as to surrounding areas, including Tajoura
(825 new IDPs), Suq Al Jumaa (675 new IDPs) and Janzour (425 new IDPs).
Arrivals were also reported in locations along the coast further away such as
Azzawya (375 new IDPs) and Al Khums (175 new IDPs). Please refer to the map
below for more details on displacement locations.

HUMANITARIAN
PRIORITY NEEDS

Most IDP
families are reportedly staying with host families and in rented
accommodations. Humanitarian priority needs in displacement locations include
food and non-food items, followed by WASH and health assistance.